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Senior Embedded Controls Engineer Jobs in Illinois

3B Staffing LLC

Controls Engineer

Mossville, IL

$60K - $78K/yr

Job Responsibilities: * Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from ... Reason for the request Position's Contributions to Work Group: - The controls engineer position ...

3B Staffing LLC

Controls Engineer

Mossville, IL

$60K - $78K/yr

Job Responsibilities: * Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from ... Reason for the request Position's Contributions to Work Group: - The controls engineer position ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$115K - $185K/yr

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will work in the Product Development Division designing, implementing, testing, and integrating real time, multitasking software for Shure ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$115K - $185K/yr

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will work in the Product Development Division designing, implementing, testing, and integrating real time, multitasking software for Shure ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · On-site

$115K - $185K/yr

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will work in the Product Development Division designing, implementing, testing, and integrating real time, multitasking software for Shure ...

Shure

Engineer Sr, Embedded Systems Development

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$115K - $185K/yr

As a Senior Embedded Software Development Engineer, you will work in the Product Development Division designing, implementing, testing, and integrating real time, multitasking software for Shure ...

BBS Automation

Sr. Controls Engineer

Bartlett, IL · On-site

$117K - $137K/yr

Join our Team! Sr. Controls Engineer is capable of leading the electrical and/or controls design and programming of a large, custom automated assembly machine project from concept to acceptance. Has ...

RFA Engineering

Embedded Software Engineer

Chillicothe, IL · On-site

$75K - $115K/yr

Experience with embedded controls or machine control systems. * Experience with Agile software development processes. * Desire to work in an engineering environment focused on advanced machine ...

Gotion, Inc.

Senior/Staff Controls Engineer

Manteno, IL · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

Manteno, IL | On-site Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior/Staff PLC/Controls Engineer to take ownership of automation and control systems for our Pack & Module production ...

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What is the difference between Senior Embedded Controls Engineer vs Embedded Software Engineer?

AspectSenior Embedded Controls EngineerEmbedded Software Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering; experience in controls systemsBachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Work EnvironmentDesigning and testing embedded control systems in industrial, automotive, or robotics sectorsDeveloping software for embedded devices across various industries
Industry UsageAutomotive, manufacturing, robotics, aerospaceConsumer electronics, IoT devices, automotive, industrial automation

The Senior Embedded Controls Engineer focuses on designing and implementing control algorithms for embedded systems, often requiring knowledge of hardware integration and control theory. In contrast, Embedded Software Engineers primarily develop software for embedded devices, emphasizing coding, debugging, and software architecture. Both roles require embedded systems knowledge but differ in their core responsibilities and industry applications.

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Controls Engineer

3B Staffing LLC

Mossville, IL

$60K - $78K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment for product lines.
  • Write and code logical and physical database descriptions and specify identifiers of database to management system or direct others in coding descriptions.
  • Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
  • Review project requests describing database user needs to estimate time and cost required to accomplish project.

Skills:

  • Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components
  • Basic knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery.
  • Basic ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
  • Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software. Solid programming experience in C or C++
  • Knowledge of computer development software as it relates to embedded systems, such as SQL, VisualBasic, etc.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or relevant field required.
  • 5-7 years experience required.

Story Behind the Need - Business Group & Key Projects

  • Position's Contributions to Work Group
  • Surrounding team & key projects
  • Purpose of this team
  • Reason for the request Position's Contributions to Work Group:

- The controls engineer position within the Electric Powertrain Control Systems team will be responsible for powertrain controls design, development, simulation, and validation for Electric Powertrain products. The position will develop common, leveraged control features to support various electrified powertrain system architectures. The position will collaborate with a global team to solve technical problems and deliver on project goals. This role directly impacts Caterpillar current and future electrified powertrain products.

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